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      Capable team, but politics and lack of recognition wear you down - Senior Associate Morgan Stanley Employee Review

      1.0
      Jun 10, 2026
      Senior associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Gutter Politics. Cons (5-word min) Strong brand name on the CV, capable colleagues at the working level, and exposure to large-scale processes. Compensation was competitive for the market.

      Cons

      Recognition rarely tracked actual contribution — visibility and internal relationships mattered more than the work itself. Project and work allocation often felt arbitrary rather than merit-based. Raising concerns or pushing back was not well received, and people who spoke up tended to find it counted against them rather than for them. For a function that's meant to provide independent challenge, there was less room to actually do that than you'd expect.

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      5.0
      Jun 11, 2026
      Prime brokerage associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Culture is great Hours are not bad, rarely work on weekends and track the market open and close Networking opportunities

      Cons

      Unclear responsibilities Reliant on operations teams

      3.0
      May 30, 2026
      Lead software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Very good co-workers, Great technology stack. Lot of new technologies and integration with current work.

      Cons

      They dont even give you a MS cup. They ask you to buy it for 5$. So cheap! Management big on "Giving back", Immediate managers do not like it and are not supportive. Lay off employees twice a year to show profits. Only worried about shareholders and clients. Don't know the criteria for lay-off. So, you are always worried if it is your turn. They boast about mental health and wellness. No good, when they layoff employees like this. HR = Horrible Resources. When you are laid off, they shoo you away as if you are a fly. You feel miserable. They themselves say - "We are better than Facebook or Oracle. We dont fire you at 6 AM over email." Gosh! What a comparison!

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